‘The Buffalo Bills felt like they got cheated. That’s what makes Saturday’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Broncos in an AFC divisional-round playoff game so hard to stomach.’
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Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen doesn’t owe anyone an apology. The Bills QB will redeem himself
‘One of the most effective postseason performers in NFL history succumbed to the pressure-heavy Broncos defense and, based on the inaccurate passes, the injuries that have bothered him in recent weeks. His record streak of 200 playoff pass attempts without an interception ended in the third quarter when he underthrew a pass to Curtis Samuel.’
The Bills’ defense had a chance to stop the Broncos. They didn’t. ‘It’s just hard’
‘“I caught a stinger,” White said, referring to the moment he had to leave the field in regulation. “You’ve got to get checked for a concussion once you get one of those. Kind of just wasting my time.” The Broncos, however, wasted no time. On the one play White missed, Denver quarterback Bo Nix went right at his backup, Jackson. Nix hit wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. with a 26-yard touchdown, with Jackson in coverage, for the Broncos to take a three-point lead with 55 seconds left.’
Bills notebook: Matt Prater on 50-yard field goal; Bo Nix done for season
‘“Oh, nothing. Just, offense drove the ball down, short time, set up the field goal,” Prater said. “So, I’m just happy to have made it for them to go to overtime.’
Three questions after the Buffalo Bills’ 33-30 AFC divisional loss to Denver Broncos
‘Not exactly ground-breaking information, but you can’t win a game when you turn the ball over five times.’
Bills disagree with penalties called during final drive of season-ending loss
‘“You can’t blame the officials,” Bills right tackle Spencer Brown said. “That’s what I try to do. But you’re letting the guys play all game long. I was holding the (expletive) out of some people today, and they didn’t call it. … They were letting the boys play, but that’s a well-coached team. They knew where we were at and where they were at on the field. I think those passes were not really thrown to be caught. I think they were thrown to go out there and make us make a mistake and get a little help from the zebras.”’
Report Card: Pass rush can’t generate any pressure in season-ending loss
‘Bo Nix finished 26 of 46 for 279 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The Bills didn’t sack Nix. Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau was the only player to record a quarterback hit – he had three of them. Joey Bosa was a no-show again, other than taking a roughing-the-passer penalty in overtime. Bosa might have played his way out of Buffalo with his disappearing act in the playoffs.’
3 things that stood out in Bills’ tormenting playoff loss to Broncos
‘Allen has endured some of the most gut-wrenching playoff misfortune of any quarterback certainly in the 21st century, and what happened at raucous Empower Field at Mile High simply added to the list.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen has brutal turnovers, referees make controversial calls
‘Given Josh Allen’s four turnovers and other poor ball placement issues that he had, the grade could probably be lower, but he also made a few big plays – he had three TD passes – and he put up 30 points on the road against a tremendous Denver defense. That has to be accounted for. However, the two interceptions and two lost fumbles were catastrophic in every way and were the difference in the game.’
Josh Allen’s 4 turnovers lead to collapse in Denver, Bills eliminated in OT (observations)
‘After getting two first downs to get out of the deep end of their own side of the field, Allen threw an interception on a deep ball to receiver Brandin Cooks. That was Allen’s fourth turnover of the game, giving the Broncos the ball with their own chance to drive for a win.’
Josh Allen broke down in tears after Bills’ playoff loss: ‘I hate how it ended’
‘“It’s extremely difficult. I feel like I let my teammates down tonight,” he said. “Just missed opportunities throughout the game. It’s been a long season. I hate how it ended and that’s going to stick with me for a long time.”’
The Buffalo Bills’ season is over and here’s exactly what went wrong in the playoff loss
‘Turnovers by the Bills put the team in a hole that they just could not get out of on Saturday. Early in the matchup, Buffalo had an opportunity to go up 14-3, but James Cook coughed up a ball that was recovered by the Broncos. Denver scored a touchdown off the turnover.’
Social media erupts after Buffalo Bills lose on one of the most questionable interception calls you’ll ever see
‘Needless to say, analysts and players on social media did not agree with the ruling.’
Bills player’s three-word response to controversial call that ended Buffalo’s season says it all
‘Something gotta change.’
Bills coach fires back at refs: ‘I’m standing up for Buffalo, d—-t’
‘In his post-game press conference, McDermott went off on the officials for what didn’t take place, following their controversial ruling.’